There are many methods of manufacturing flanges but in the quality department flanges manufactured by forging process reign supreme. The other methods are casting and machining. The advantage of forging is that metal fibers will remain intact.

The range of flanges supplied by Metalix features a wide array of different types of forged flanges including Weld Neck, Blind, Slip-on, Screwed and Socket Weld. The sizes range from 0.5″ to 60″ NB.

Flanges form a rim at the end of the pipe, connect pipes by bolting them together.It is a method of connecting Pipes , valves , pumps and other equipments to form a Pipe work system.

There are different type of flanges such as Weld neck, Blid, Slip on, Lap joint, screwed and socket weld.

FORGED FLANGES

TYPES	RATING	STANDARDS	MATERIAL
Weld Neck	150 lbs to 2500 lbs	ANSI B 16.5	ASTMA-105
Blind	PN 10 to PN 40	DIN 2682,2633,2634
Slip-on		2635,2642,2527,2566,
Lap Joint		2576,2642,2527,2566
Screwed		MSS SP 44
Socket Weld		BS 4504

Sizes ½” to 36” NB (15mm to 900 mm MB)

Facing: Raised , Flat, ring Type Joint, Male /Femeal, Tounge/Groove

Metalix do keep a large amount  of Flanges under their wings to meet the local demands of the industry. ULMA SPAIN, ALFA UK , METALFAR ITALY,NUEMIRA SPAIN are the main brands Metalix holds.

This Flange is slipped over the pipe then the fillet welded. Slip on Flanges are easy to use in fabricated applications.

Standards                                  : ANSI B 16.5 , ASME B16.47

Pressure class range              : 150 lbs to 2500 Lbs

Sizes Range                              : From ½”to 36”

Materials                                     : Carbon Steel ASTM A-105

Slip-On flange Dimensions    : Class 150 lbs, 300 lbs, 400 lbs,600lbs, 900 lbs1500 Lbs

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